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Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25

WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL

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20 Aug 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

Wychavon District Council, a sub-central government public authority in the United Kingdom, has completed the procurement process for the "Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25." This procurement falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim. The tender process was conducted using a direct procurement method that did not require competition since it was below the threshold. Key dates include the contract period from 11th August 2025 to 30th November 2025, with a value of £51,000 excluding VAT. The awarded contract, signed on 11th August 2025, was published on 20th August 2025.

This tender represents an opportunity for audit service providers, particularly those specialising in auditing public sector financial claims, to engage with government clients like Wychavon District Council. Companies similar to AZETS AUDIT SERVICES LIMITED, which secured the contract, are well-suited to provide their expertise in statutory auditing services, potentially strengthening their portfolio and expanding their reach within the public sector. Businesses operating in the UK, especially those located in or serving regions like UKG12, where Wychavon is situated, can leverage such contracts to enhance their growth and visibility in government markets.

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Notice Title

Housing Benefit (Subsidy) Assurance Process 2024/25

Notice Description

Statutory external auditing of the Housing Benefit Subsidy Claim.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-058b5d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/050197-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79212000 - Auditing services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£51,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
10 Aug 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
WYCHAVON DISTRICT COUNCIL
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@wychavon.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PERSHORE
Postcode
WR10 1PT
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Wychavon
Electoral Ward
Pershore
Westminster Constituency
West Worcestershire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AZETS AUDIT SERVICES

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